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a fundraiser for someone struggling with addiction

Posted by Anonymous

44 Replies

I have a loved one struggling with addiction. They have no insurance and no money. There is pretty much little to no help if you don't have either. I have tried and called many places. My last resort to help is hold a benefit for this person and try to have a fundraiser of some sort. I know it's a controversial thing, but I am really worried for this persons life. They would go to rehab if they had the option. I live about an hour from Chicago and thinking of doing it out there to raise awareness. Is this an idea or not? Any advice ?

Yeah I guess it was just a thought. I'm just worried about them dying. It's such a terrible thing to watch. I just was trying to think of a way to make something good happen for them. Like I said, I know people look down on addicts so I didn't know if it was even worth it.

Quoting Anonymous 2: No one I know would give money to an addict like that.

by Anonymous 2
on Sep. 1, 2014 at 6:34 PM

Is more of a how can we trust they will get help and not go on a drug binge.

Quoting Anonymous 1: Yeah I guess it was just a thought. I'm just worried about them dying. It's such a terrible thing to watch. I just was trying to think of a way to make something good happen for them. Like I said, I know people look down on addicts so I didn't know if it was even worth it.

Quoting Anonymous 2: No one I know would give money to an addict like that.

You are most likely not going to find anyone, other than possibly family members, who would donate to such a cause.

by Anonymous 1 - Original Poster
on Sep. 1, 2014 at 6:38 PM

I wasn't even going to tell them I was doing it. And if , if the if is a long shot, if I did find a way to pay for it, I wouldn't tell them how. Just that a rehab and detox is opening doors to them.

Quoting Anonymous 2: Is more of a how can we trust they will get help and not go on a drug binge.

Quoting Anonymous 1: Yeah I guess it was just a thought. I'm just worried about them dying. It's such a terrible thing to watch. I just was trying to think of a way to make something good happen for them. Like I said, I know people look down on addicts so I didn't know if it was even worth it.

Quoting Anonymous 2: No one I know would give money to an addict like that.

by Anonymous 1 - Original Poster
on Sep. 1, 2014 at 6:38 PM

Yeah I didn't think it was likely. Thank you for your input

Quoting Tuned.Out:

You are most likely not going to find anyone, other than possibly family members, who would donate to such a cause.

by Anonymous 4
on Sep. 1, 2014 at 6:39 PM

There are many places that have free rehabs. Obviously they aren't Betty ford type places. But still....

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